You really get to know a person when you know what they like. It gives you a sense of who they are and what they value. This is a list of some things that I like, but not necessarily my favourite things.
Fantasy Books #
- A Memory Of Light: The last book in the epic Wheel of Time series that spans 14 books consisting of over 4 million words. It’s a feat and a half to complete this series. When you do complete it, you get an entire book dedicated to The Last Battle. This book is if the Battle of Helm’s Deep was an entire novel.
- Dungeon Crawler Carl: This book is what video games feel like. As you get further into the series, the plot opens up into the soulless evils of capitalism, what family really is, and how far a person can be pushed. It’s an absolute wild ride. I highly recommend to consume the audio version.
- Legends and Lattes: Sometimes you don’t want to save the world. Sometimes you just want to kick back and read about an Orc who opens up a coffee shop. This is perfect for reading in a coffee shop or being wrapped in a blanket on a rainy day.
Science Fiction Books #
- Leviathan Wakes: This book (and the whole series) is a kick ass space opera. It’s gritty, real, and takes you on a ride thought the solar system with a crew that you will absolutely fall in love with.
- Little Brother: Written in 2008 as science fiction, it feels very real today. I stayed up until 2am to finish this book when I picked it up. It’s dystopian young adult fiction, and makes a great intro into the surveillance capitalism and hacking backlash we find ourselves in today.
- Neuromancer: I love cyberpunk, and this book is where Cyberpunk was born. Gibson invented terms like Cyberspace and Matrix, and is the blue print for much of our media and (unfortunately) real life today.